Prysm Corporation

09/01/2026

It’s amazing how much time disappears into tiny little delays during the day.

Waiting for folders to open… switching between apps… clicking something twice because Windows didn’t respond the first time.

Microsoft seems to have finally realized those small frustrations are more important than flashy features…

08/31/2026

One question I hear more and more is: "Can I trust AI to tell me whether something is a scam?"

Until recently, I would have been cautious about that. AI is great at explaining things, but when it comes to cybersecurity, being almost right isn't good enough.

That's what makes this latest development worth paying attention to. Norton has integrated its Genie scam detection tool into both Claude and ChatGPT. Now people can ask an AI assistant to help assess whether an email, text message, website, or online offer looks suspicious.

The AI isn't giving its own opinion here. It's drawing on Norton's scam detection technology, which looks for things like impersonation, pressure tactics, suspicious links, and requests for sensitive information. It's combining the conversational strengths of AI with technology built specifically to spot scams.

That said, this doesn't mean people should stop thinking for themselves. If an email claims your bank account is about to be closed, or a supplier suddenly asks you to change their payment details, you should still verify it independently. Tools like this work best as a second opinion, not a final answer.

Online scams are harder to spot than they were even a few years ago. Criminals are using AI to write more convincing emails, build more believable websites, and clean up the spelling mistakes that used to give them away. Anything that helps people pause and sense-check what they're looking at is a step in the right direction.

I can see this becoming part of everyday working life too. Instead of forwarding a suspicious email to a colleague and asking, "Does this look right to you?", people may start asking an AI assistant first. It should never replace security awareness or solid internal processes, but it could help you make a better decision before you click a link or reply to a message.

Would you trust an AI assistant to help you spot a scam, or would you rather rely on your own judgment?

08/28/2026

When was the last time you actually looked at the browser extensions installed on your computer?

If you're like most people, the answer is probably never. Once an extension is installed and working, it fades into the background and you stop thinking about it.

That's why this latest news from Microsoft caught my attention. Microsoft removed 119 malicious extensions from the Edge Add-ons store after discovering they had been downloaded around 2.6 million times. These were everyday tools like ad blockers, PDF editors, VPNs, translators, and video downloaders. On the surface, they all looked legitimate.

The tricky part is how patient they were. Many of the extensions waited days before doing anything harmful, making them much harder to detect. Once active, some stole browser data, redirected users to malicious sites, or downloaded additional software.

It's a reminder that attackers are just as happy hiding inside software we already trust as they are sending a suspicious email.

Most extensions are safe and useful. But they're worth treating like any other software:

If you don't use it, remove it.
If you don't recognize it, look into it.
If it asks for excessive permissions, ask why.

The more useful something seems, the less likely we are to question it. That's exactly what attackers are counting on.

How many extensions do you think are installed on your computer right now, and could you name them all?

08/27/2026

These groups aren't operating with any sense of fairness or responsibility. They're not trying to do the right thing. They're trying to gain leverage, create pressure, and ultimately make money.

Cybercriminals arguing with each other might sound like good news. One group targeting another, threats flying back and forth, even promises to "help" victims caught in the crossfire. It can almost feel like justice being served. But here's the reality: there's only one thing you can rely on cybercr...

08/25/2026

How much of your team’s day disappears into answering the same phone questions time and again?

There’s a new wave of technology starting to change that.

Some businesses are saving serious time with it already…

08/25/2026

👏 We’re honored to be featured as this Tuesday’s Thrive business spotlight from the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce Hendersonville, TN – thank you! We appreciate the opportunity to serve our local communities and fellow businesses each day.

Chamber Member Spotlight:
Prysm Corp!💻🔒

This Thrive Tuesday, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Prysm Corp. Since 2010, Prysm Corp has helped businesses across Middle Tennessee keep their technology stable, secure, and working properly, so business owners can stay focused on running and growing their companies instead of troubleshooting their tech.

What sets Prysm Corp apart is their commitment to real, local support. When clients need help, they aren’t routed through a distant 1-800 number or an anonymous call center. They’re connecting with a local team that lives, works, and understands the needs of businesses right here in Middle Tennessee.

What Prysm Corp brings to our local business community:

💻 Managed IT Services: Proactive technology management designed to keep businesses productive, connected, and running smoothly.

🔒 Technology Security: Solutions that help businesses protect their systems, information, and day-to-day operations from technology threats.

☎️ Business Phone Services: Reliable communication solutions that help businesses stay connected with their customers and teams.

🛠️ Responsive IT Support: When technology problems arise, businesses have access to knowledgeable professionals who can help get things back on track.

📍 Real, Local Service: Support from a Middle Tennessee-based team that knows its clients by name and understands the communities and businesses it serves.

Supporting businesses like Prysm Corp helps strengthen our regional business ecosystem by keeping local companies connected, protected, and productive. And when technology decides to have “one of those days”, having a trusted local expert on the other end of the phone can make all the difference.

👇 How to Connect with Prysm Corp!💻🔒

🌐https://www.prysmcorp.com/
📞615-724-9000
📧[email protected]
👉LinkedIn: Prysm Corp
👉Instagram:prysmcorp

Grow With Us: Want your business featured in an upcoming spotlight? Contact the Chamber today to explore community growth opportunities and learn how membership can help elevate your local presence!

08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

Downtime rarely stays "just an IT issue." A system goes offline, customers notice, communication slows, and workarounds get harder fast. New research shows unplanned downtime is now costing major organizations hundreds of billions a year.

Here's the part that actually stood out: it's not the dollar figures. It's how often businesses can't quickly tell what's causing the disruption. Security incidents are increasingly mistaken for routine tech problems, while an attacker may still be active in the background. That delay makes things worse.

You don't need to guarantee nothing ever goes wrong; you just need a plan for what happens next, who's notified first, which systems are critical, and what can run manually if needed.

Want help building that plan? Let's connect.

08/20/2026

The role that AI plays inside Microsoft 365 is changing. It’s moving beyond helping people write and summarize things.

The next step is AI handling parts of your work itself.

If you use Microsoft 365 every day, you've probably noticed that Copilot hasn't stood still. It's been evolving in the background, gradually becoming more embedded in the way Word, Excel, Outlook, and the rest of your tools work. Microsoft tends to roll these changes out in "waves," grouping bigger....

08/18/2026

Copilot Wave 3 has landed, and it's a real step up from what we've seen before. There's something new happening in how AI fits into day-to-day work, and it's genuinely useful. But it also changes how things get done behind the scenes, which is worth paying attention to.

As these tools get more capable, they also get more access, more integration, and more influence over daily decisions. That's exactly why it matters to understand what's changing under the hood, not just what shows up on the surface.

What actually helps is having a clear picture of how these updates affect your systems and your data before rolling them out across the team. That's something we help businesses work through as new AI features land.

Has your team started using any of the new Copilot features yet?